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St. James Bay Golf Resort
64 PAGES OF THINGS TO SEE AND DO DURING
YOUR STAY ON FLORIDA’S FORGOTTEN COAST
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The Haughty Heron
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St. Joe Shrimp Company
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The Port Fine Wine & Spirits
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2014
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V O L U M E
NUMBER1
SUMMER2014
DINING DECISIONS I BAYOU BASH I LOCAL BREW I SHOPPING THE COAST I EVENT CALENDAR
VOLUME 8
NUMBER 1
SUMMER 2014
contents
columns
features
12My View
14Decisions, Decisions...
BY DANIEL ANDERSON, EDITOR
BY DANIEL ANDERSON
Busy, busy, busy. In a world filled
with technology designed to save
time, why do we seem to have less
of it. Observations by a thoughtful
editor? Bitter rant of an overworked
desk jockey? You decide...
Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a fantastic destination, and dining is among its
most powerful draws. Eating well is simple – outstanding culinary talent and
great restaurants abound. The real difficulty lies in deciding what to order!
COMPILED BY CAROL ANDERSON
With so much to see and do along
the Forgotten Coast, Must See’s
comprehensive Event Calendar
is darn-near indispensable. In print
and online, it’s the best place to
find out what’s happening when
and where in Old Florida. A new
design debuts this issue!
55Event Calendar
27The Bayou Bash is Back!
BY DANIEL ANDERSON
Where have all the inshore fishing tournaments gone? Competitive bay angling
has all but disappeared from the region. This Spring, two friends got together and
decided they weren’t going to take it anymore. The Bayou Bash – the Grandaddy
of ’em all – is back!
34A Brewery is Born in Apalachicola
BY DANIEL ANDERSON
Florida’s Forgotten Coast has a craft brewery to call its own! The doors to the
Oyster City Brewing Company are officially open, and beer is being made in
downtown Apalachicola as you read this. Learn how OCBC got its start, where
it’s headed, and why it takes a village to raise a brewery.
37On-Target Shopping in Old Florida
10 Must See FORGOTTEN COAST
BY DANIEL ANDERSON
Get an enormous head start on your next Forgotten Coast retail excursion.
No matter who you’re shopping for – the Adventurer, the Collector, the Diva,
or others – you’ll find plenty to choose from in the stores of local merchants,
and in the pages of Must See.
IN THE COOLER AT OCBC : ALEX PETKUS
CAPE SAN BLAS DUNES : CAROL ANDERSON
PUBLISHER, EDITOR & ART DIRECTOR:
Daniel Anderson
BUSINESS MANAGER & EDITORIAL ASSISTANT:
Carol Anderson
WRITER:
Daniel Anderson
myview
BY DANIEL ANDERSON, EDITOR
O
ver the last couple of years, I’ve
been asking myself “Why am
I so busy all the time?” Granted,
publishing Must See Magazine and the
Visitor’s Map of Old Florida are big projects,
but I have been doing both for years. Sure,
organizing and promoting charity events
such as the Bayou Bash inshore fishing
tournament and the Battle at the Bay golf
tournament consumes a few days here
and there, but they are nothing I haven’t
done before. These are responsibilities
I choose willingly. Working and giving
back to the community? They have always
been part of my life...but I have never been
this busy before.
Some days, when my e-mail inbox is
overflowing and my iPhone is ringing,
chiming and beeping non-stop, I wonder
if technology isn’t the culprit. Is our
“instant access all the time” culture to
blame? I won’t deny that there are times
that I miss the good old days. You can
relate...if you can recall the world before
fax machines and next day air service.
Those two now-practically-obsolete
capabilities were our first hints at the pace
of the future. They were the precursors
to instant gratification, and who wouldn’t
want that? The convenience and capabilities
granted by powerful computers, internet
access and mobile devices is undeniable.
At the very least, they should buy us some
time, right? Is it just me, or does that not
seem to be panning out?
Maybe I am just getting older. My “old
school” work ethic – work comes first and
it had better be done right pretty much
sums it up – certainly seems outdated.
Does anyone else find it troubling that
the President of the United States seems
to think that he can do his job within the
span of an eight hour day? What does that
mean for the rest of us? Should we just
lower our standards and expectations?
Should we settle for mediocrity? I can’t
do that. I am just not wired that way.
So, why am I so darned busy? Rather than
finding answers, I just keep posing more
questions. Maybe there is no definitive
answer, but searching for one has led me to
another realization – I must not be satisfied
with the situation or I wouldn’t be asking
the question in the first place. That means
it’s time to make some changes. Among
them, a calendar reset for my publication
schedule and an office relocation. The
first indicator of these changes is in your
hand – some minor tweaks in this issue
of Must See. I hope additional evidence will
follow – when I dust off my kayak, shake
the rust off my golf clubs, or kick back
with a cold beer at Oyster City Brewing
Company, you’ll know my plan is working.
Here’s hoping that the light at the end of
the tunnel isn’t a train...
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Carol Anderson
Daniel Anderson
Debbie Hooper
Alex Petkus
Kim Stone
GRAPHIC ARTIST:
Alex Petkus
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O N T H E C OV E R
Baked Oysters at Indian Pass Raw Bar
PHOTO : DANIEL ANDERSON
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F
ood finds its way into almost every
issue of Must See. Florida’s Forgotten
Coast is a hotbed of culinary artistry,
and eating well is one of the things that keep
visitors coming back year after year. Excellent
restaurants dot our coastal communities, and
each has a character all its own – chain eateries
and franchises need not apply!
Many area restaurants are destinations unto
themselves, with guests who regularly travel
several hours to enjoy them. The facilities are
as varied as the menus, with unforgettable
atmospheres and unique settings. With dining
experiences this good, choosing where to eat
has always been a challenge. Placing your order
was the easy part...until now.
SUNSET COASTAL GRILL:
WHOLE FLOUNDER
Served in season only, whole St. Joseph Bay
flounder are a specialty at Patti Blaylock’s
Sunset Coastal Grill. Located on the bayfront
in Port St. Joe, the restaurant overlooks the
very same waters in which these delicacies
are caught. Selecting a preparation poses a
challenge, but there is no bad choice. Try it
scored, battered and spiced, flash-fried in
old-fashioned vegetable oil and served with
SCG-recipe remoulade – or – pocket-sliced and
stuffed with one of Patti’s crab cakes, splashed
with drawn butter, baked at high heat and
served over a bed of wild rice. Either way, it’s
accompanied by a house salad, french rolls,
great service and amazing views of St. Joseph
Bay – especially at, you guessed it, sunset.
CRAB-STUFFED AND BAKED WHOLE FLOUNDER AT SUNSET COASTAL GRILL
decisi
SCORED AND FLASH-FRIED WHOLE FLOUNDER AT SUNSET COASTAL GRILL
sions,
decisions...
WORDS AND IMAGES BY DANIEL ANDERSON
FORGOTTEN COAST Summer 2014
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A DOZEN RAW AT THE INDIAN PASS RAW BAR
A DOZEN BAKED AT THE INDIAN PASS RAW BAR
INDIAN PASS RAW BAR:
APALACHICOLA BAY OYSTERS
As good as the seafood may be, no one will
ever mistake the Indian Pass Raw Bar for fine
dining. This Forgotten Coast tradition is strictly
come as you are, and founder Jimmy McNeill
wants to keep it that way. “Simple, but good”
is Jimmy’s philosophy. It’s a formula that
works. You can expect plastic forks, folding
tables and self-service beverages, but don’t
let that put you off – it’s all part of the Raw
Bar’s unique appeal. None of that will matter,
anyway, after your food arrives. Steamed
shrimp, crab legs and gumbo are all popular
menu choices, but Apalachicola Bay oysters
are the Indian Pass Raw Bar’s signature dish.
You can get a dozen raw, freshly-shucked
and served with hot sauce and a sleeve of
saltines – or – a dozen baked on the half-shell,
smothered in butter and parmesan cheese,
and served with toasted garlic bread. It’s Old
Florida seafood perfection, and the McNeill
family has been serving them here since 1985.
PROVISIONS:
FILET OF MAHI-MAHI
MAHI-MAHI PICCATA AT PROVISIONS
At Provisions in downtown Port St. Joe, owner
and Chef Antonio Perez offers locally-caught
seafood specials almost every day. His menu,
and his facility, hint at urban roots – no other
Forgotten Coast restaurant feels like Provisions.
It’s a fusion of American Southern, Caribbean
and classic Mediterranean cuisines in a funky,
intimate setting. It may be difficult to classify,
but it looks and tastes fantastic, and there’s
enough variety to satisfy any appetite. Fresh
Gulf Mahi-Mahi frequently graces the specials
board, and you can have it two ways. Order
yours Mediterranean-style: lightly seasoned,
grilled, layered on a bed of angel hair pasta,
topped with a lemon-caper beurre blanc and
served with steamed broccoli (this preparation
is also referred to as piccata) – or – Caribbeanstyle: an 8 oz. filet blackened, baked, topped
with spicy mango salsa, and served with
chunk-roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.
BLACKENED MAHI-MAHI WITH MANGO SALSA AT PROVISIONS
FRIED GROUPER PLATTER AT DOCKSIDE SEAFOOD & RAW BAR
CHAR-GRILLED GROUPER CAESAR SALAD AT DOCKSIDE SEAFOOD & RAW BAR
DOCKSIDE SEAFOOD & RAW BAR:
FILET OF RED GROUPER
At first glance, Dockside Seafood & Raw Bar,
located on the water at the Port St. Joe Marina,
seems like a typical Gulf Coast seafood dive.
Indoor and outdoor seating, tiki bar, t-shirt
clad staff, kitschy signs – all the trappings are
there. The menu, though larger than the norm,
offers all the usual fare – tasty appetizers, a
nice variety of salads and sandwiches, and
plenty of seafood options. You won’t really
notice much out of the ordinary until your
food arrives – that’s when the game changes.
Dockside does seafood right. The grouper is
a perfect example. Enjoy a true Old Florida
classic – two 8 oz. red grouper filets breaded,
deep-fried in blistering hot oil, and served with
traditional deep south cheese grits and lightly
spiced vegetables – or – an 8 oz. char-grilled
filet spiced to order, served warm over crisp
hearts of romaine, topped with croutons, a
blend of imported cheeses, Dockside’s creamy
Caesar dressing and fresh cracked pepper.
SOFT-SHELL CRAB OVER LINGUINI AGLIO E OLIO AT THE OWL CAFE
FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB SANDWICH AT THE OWL CAFE
OWL CAFE:
SOFT-SHELL BLUE CRAB
The Owl Cafe, in Apalachicola, is the pinnacle
of Forgotten Coast dining. The cafe overlooks
downtown Apalachicola and the river. The
wine list is superb. Dressings, spices and breads
are all homemade. Chefs Susan and Cassie
Gary are masterful. The service is superior.
Daily menu offerings and seafood specials are
outstanding! When available, locally harvested
soft-shell blue crabs are an Owl favorite and a
seafood aficionado’s dream come true. You can
experience these spectacular crustaceans in two
distinctly different ways. Try them fried crispy
in rice flour and peanut oil, served over a bed
of linguini, browned garlic, fresh spinach,
mushrooms, and olive oil, and topped with
shredded aged parmesan – or – as a sandwich:
panko-fried and served on a toasted kaiser roll
with spicy chipotle tartar sauce, garden fresh
vegetables, crisp kosher pickle chips, adobosalted french fries and a worcestershire and
pepper-flake ketchup. Not for the faint of heart!
FILET MIGNON NAPOLEON AT THE CROOKED RIVER GRILL
DEEP-FRIED BACON-WRAPPED FILET MIGNON AT THE CROOKED RIVER GRILL
CROOKED RIVER GRILL:
FILET MIGNON
Tucked away just east of Carrabelle at the
St. James Bay Golf Resort, the Crooked River
Grill is a bit off the beaten path. Chef Nola
Tolbert’s eatery is well worth the trip – it has
a reputation for excellent service, delicious
seafood and outstanding steaks. Two vastly
different filet mignon preparations make regular
appearances at the Crooked River Grill. Try
yours char-grilled, topped with carmelized
yellow onions and CRG-secret BBQ sauce,
and served southern-style over cheddar cheese
grits and sliced cucumber – or – wrapped in
applewood-smoked bacon, deep fried, and
served with rosemary potatoes, sauteed red
peppers, blanched asparagus and sliced carrots.
Great dining destinations present you with
decisions, decisions...first you have to figure
out where to go, then you have to decide what
to order when you get there. Everyone should
be faced with such quandaries! u
the
bayou bash
is back!
WORDS AND IMAGES BY DANIEL ANDERSON
O
ne day in the Spring of 2013, my
phone rang. It was my friend Mark
Moore, owner of the St. Joe Shrimp
Company. I figured it was an invitation for
poker or fishing, or maybe he needed some
new signs for the seafood market. I was wrong.
He asked one little question. “What do you
think about doing a fishing tournament again?”
That was all it took. That was the phone call
that started this whole thing up again.
I begged off. I made excuses. “There’s not
enough time,” I said. “I have too much on
my plate already.” Both true statements, but
excuses nonetheless. Mark reluctantly agreed,
and I thought I was off the hook. Unfortunately,
the seeds were planted and the wheels in my
head started turning. Looking back, I think
Mark knew that would happen. No, we didn’t
have a tournament in 2013, but ideas were
bounced around. By the time 2014 arrived,
we had a plan in place.
A little history is necessary at this point in
the story. From 2004 to 2007, Mark
and I co-organized and hosted the
Bayou Bash with Donna Spears, owner
of Tripletails Seafood Restaurant and Oyster
Bar. Local businesses were very generous and
the community was incredibly supportive.
In its heyday, the Bayou Bash was awesome.
Almost 300 fishermen took part in the 2007
tournament and an estimated 1,500 people
attended. The crowd was so big that State
Representative Jimmy Patronis showed up to
“do some politicking” and ended up judging
the Mullet Toss! Traffic had to be re-routed by
the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office. Golf carts were
used to shuttle attendees – parking stretched
nearly a mile in both directions.
As the nation’s – and our local – economy
tanked, however, it just didn’t seem right to
keep asking local businesses for sponsorship
money to fund the event. Sadly, like so many
other events during that time, the Bayou Bash
was no longer viable. Scoreboards and banners
were moth-balled. Disappointed anglers were
left wondering if their days of competitive
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inshore fishing on the Forgotten Coast were
over. A few area inshore tournaments were
attempted after 2007, but none have survived
except for the Kids Win children’s event. Not
a single one.
That realization, I suspect, is what prompted
Mark’s phone call – it certainly had an impact
on me. “Not even one?,” I asked myself. “I find
that hard to believe.” So I checked around. I
talked to the owners of local Marinas, queried
bait & tackle shops and questioned fishing
guides. Nope. I turned to the internet...and
found nothing. Nada. Zilch.
My first thought was “This is unbelievable!”
My second was “This is unacceptable.” Before
long, Mark and I were discussing dates, what
fish to target, and where to hold the event.
That we would revive the Bayou Bash was a
given – no other name was even considered.
One major hurdle remained, however. Funding.
Aware of the philanthropic burden already
placed on regional businesses, we agreed that
soliciting donations was not the way to go.
Would it be possible for the Bayou Bash to pay
for the Bayou Bash? Hmm...maybe with a little
seed money and a lot of help.
I discussed my ideas with Mark and a few likely
area merchants. Everybody was on board and,
suddenly, we were in the T-shirt business! The
2014 Bayou Bash is funded entirely through
the sale of tournament T-shirts. Thanks to the
generosity and efforts of Bluewater Outriggers,
the Cape Tradin’ Post, Gulf Foods in Mexico
Beach, Half-Hitch Tackle, Hart’s Marine in
Panama City, the Port St. Joe Marina, Scallop
Cove and the St. Joe Shrimp Company, the
2014 Bayou Bash T-shirts (see page 27) have
sold extremely well. There are still plenty
available from the vendors listed above, but
they are likely to become increasingly scarce.
Every purchase is greatly appreciated!
Another benefit of our fundraising efforts won’t
really be apparent until the awards ceremony.
The T-shirts have enabled us to offer a 100%
payout to fishermen. Every dollar taken in as
entry fees gets paid back out in prize money!
That allows the Bayou Bash to award fantastic
prizes to a large number of anglers – there are
18 ways to win for adults and 10 for kids, as
well as bonus prizes for sweeping any three
categories. There are other ways to win, too,
and you don’t even have to fish. Tickets for
prize and 50/50 drawings will be available
at the tournament. And where, you may be
wondering, will the tournament be held?
The Port St. Joe Marina and Dockside Seafood
and Raw Bar are graciously hosting the 2014
Bayou Bash. Things get rolling on Friday,
August 15th, with registration and check-in
all day long at the marina. Festivities begin
on Dockside’s Tiki Deck at 6:30pm with the
Captain’s Party and Sponsor Appreciation
Dinner – a low country boil, craft beer from
Apalachicola’s Oyster City Brewing Company,
and live music. It’s all free for fishermen and
sponsors, but guests can attend and partake,
too. Guests have to pay, but all proceeds benefit
the St. Joseph Bay Preserves.
Registration and check-in continue early
Saturday morning at the Port St. Joe Marina,
and fishing begins at first light. Fishable waters
are limited to St. Joseph Bay, nearshore waters
from Indian Pass to Crooked Island Sound and
MBARA reef sites. Targeted species include
Speckled Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Spanish
Mackerel (one fish weight), Redfish (number
of spots) and even lowly saltwater Catfish
(aggregate weight of all fish caught). The
weigh-in begins at 4:00pm, and all anglers
must be in line – with their fish – by 6:00pm.
More beer from Oyster City, as well as food
and beverages from Dockside Seafood and Raw
Bar, will be available throughout the afternoon
and evening.
The Awards Ceremony immediately follows
the weigh-in, and then the Victory Celebration
(my favorite part) commences. Anglers and
spectators get one final chance to purchase
prize and 50/50 drawing tickets – then the
giveaways begin. If the past is any indicator,
those could take awhile. Afterward, there will
be live music and good times back on the Tiki
Deck at Dockside.
While the St. Joseph Bay Preserves benefit from
Friday’s proceeds, Saturday’s spoils will be used
to build and deploy artificial reefs through the
MBARA. Every penny raised, along with other
funds in excess of tournament expenses, will go
directly toward reef building. That means that
every ticket, T-shirt, or beer you buy gets the
MBARA one step closer to another reef module!
More reefs means more fish – what fisherman
doesn’t want that?
The Bayou Bash would not live again without
the spark and enthusiasm of Mark Moore, his
sister Karen Lemieux, and all the staff at the
St. Joe Shrimp Company. Owners, managers
and staff at Bluewater Outriggers, the Cape
Tradin’ Post, Gulf Foods, Half-Hitch Tackle,
Hart’s Marine, the Port St. Joe Marina and
Scallop Cove provided invaluable assistance
and priceless floor space to sell T-shirts and
raise funds. Without the generosity of Cassie,
Rex and Bo at Oyster City Brewing Company,
the 2014 Bash would be beerless – you won’t
understand how tragic that could have been
until after your first sip of Blonde or Brown.
Darren McDaniel at Dockside Seafood &
Raw Bar and Clary Landry at the Port St. Joe
Marina facilitate like mind readers. Rich Wynn
at Panache Tent + Event simply told me,
“Whatever you need, Dan, just let me know.”
Thanks to all of them, my amazing wife Carol,
and anyone else I have neglected to mention,
the Bayou Bash is back! u
a
brewery is born
A
nyone familiar with Apalachicola
is familiar with the town’s most
acclaimed eatery, the Owl Cafe. Of
those, many are aware that the Owl’s owners
recently expanded operations and opened up
the Tap Room – a pub featuring the Owl’s
upscale interpretation of bar food and a great
selection of craft beer. Patrons have approved.
The Tap Room is one of the region’s most
popular watering holes. There has been one
persistent complaint, however...
Craft beer enthusiasts, and beer drinkers in
general, enjoy sampling local brews during
their travels. Invariably, individuals craving
a cold one while in Apalach find their way
to the Tap Room. They sweep through the
door, belly up to the bar, and ask one simple
question. “What’s the local brew?” Uh oh.
Can you hear the crickets chirping? For Rex
Humphries and Cassie Gary, the owners of
the Owl Cafe and Tap Room, that chirping
began to sound like screams.
Over and over, day after day, they had to tell
disappointed customers that Apalachicola,
and, in fact, the entire Forgotten Coast, did
not have a beer to call its own. It began to
wear on them. “We make food,” they agreed.
“Beer is food,” they reasoned. “We can make
beer,” they concluded. But could they? Rex
was determined to find out. He started making
beer at home. He bought a bunch of books,
in apalachi
experimented with different beer kits, and
cooked up his first batch of home brew. “It
wasn’t great,” he admits, “but it was okay.”
Then his wife Shelley
got involved, and
things got better. As
it turns out, Shelley
has a knack for
formulating recipes
and brewing beer.
Their efforts as a team
improved rapidly.
Before long, Rex
went back to Cassie
and said, “Yep. We
can make beer.” One
hurdle cleared. After
that, they began
kicking around ideas
and doing research.
The Oyster City
Brewing Company
was conceived.
Progress was slow,
however. Operations
at the Owl Cafe and
Tap Room kept Rex
and Cassie busy. The
idea itself grew and expanded, but they had
nothing substantial to show for it. Too many
questions loomed. Where would they put a
full-scale brewery? Who had time to build it
from the ground up, get it operational,and
work out the kinks? It was easier to put it off.
Enter Bo Walker.
Enter the dragon.
Every beer lover’s
fantasy is to own
their own brewery,
and no fantasy is
complete without a
fiery dragon. This
dragon caught wind
of Rex and Cassie’s
dream, swept down,
and lit a fire under
them both. Bo is,
without question,
the motivating force
responsible for
getting the project
moving. His passion
was infectious, and
a promise that he
would “sell the hell
out of some beer”
didn’t hurt either.
Susan Gary, Cassie’s
mom and corporate
partner in the Owl Cafe, was on board as well.
She loved the idea, loved what it could mean
for the community, and had complete faith in
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BY DANIEL ANDERSON
Cassie, Rex, Shelley, and Bo’s ability to
make it happen. It seemed as if all the
pieces were falling into place. “Looking
back,” Cassie reflects, “that’s funny. We
had no idea how many pieces there really
were. Absolutely everything was harder
than we thought. Without the help and
support of this community, it would never
have happened. It takes a village to raise
a brewery!”
Suddenly, Oyster City Brewing Company
needed a home. Regulations required the
brewing facility to be joined or adjacent
to the Owl Cafe and Tap Room. Space
in the Tap Room was considered, but it
was just too small. The former site of the
Apalachicola Times newspaper was all but
decided upon, when the owner of the Oasis
bar – located across Commerce Street from
the Owl – happened into the Tap Room.
“Want to sell the Oasis?” Rex half-heartedly
queried. Much to everyone’s surprise and
delight, the answer was “Yes.”
The first shipment of brewing equipment
arrived at the newly-gutted building
in November of 2013 – an 8.5 barrel
brewhouse (mash tun and boil kettle)
with 3 fermenting vessels and a brite tank
(carbonator). Built in the Netherlands in
1997, it was purchased from a defunct
brewery in Japan. It was a rough start.
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Cassie describes it as “a beat up old puzzle
that didn’t look anything like the pictures.”
No instructions. Sparse documentation. All in
Japanese. “I was terrified and disappointed at
the same time,” she said. “I took a Xanax.”
They were expecting a ready-to-go brewery,
and received a complete mystery – especially
the chiller, now nicknamed Nessie after the
elusive cold-water monster of Loch Ness.
“Our Nessie is much scarier,” Cassie claims.
The dawning realization that they “had to figure
this out” was nearly overwhelming. Lessons
learned along the way taught them nearly as
much about themselves as it did about brewing
beer. Practical realities, such as plumbing
Nessie’s glycol loop, presented tough choices.
“When we decided to expand operations before
brewing the first beer, I knew we were fullycommitted,” Bo recalls. Four more 20 barrel
fermenters and a 20 barrel brite tank were
added to the mix in February of 2014.
Critical assistance, in the form of forklifts and
equipment, came from Bob Eddy at Leavins
Seafood. Brian and Bobby Miller from Miller
Heating and AC performed minor mechanical
miracles and tamed Nessie (for now). The city
and county fast-tracked zoning, permitting and
utility demands. MacGyver-esque ingenuity
from friends, neighbors and customers played
a huge role in pulling it all together. Oyster City
Brewing Company was ready to start making
beer, but was still waiting on government
approval. OCBC’s Federal Brewer’s Permit was
issued in mid-May, 2014.
Small photo, big moment! The very first palettes of Oyster City
beer changed hands on July 8th, 2014. Over 70 kegs of Mill Pond
Dirty Blonde and Hooter Brown Tupelo Honey Ale headed west to
be distributed in Panama City, Destin, and beyond.
The first batch brewed was Oyster City’s Mill
Pond Dirty Blonde Ale on May 12th, followed
one week later by Hooter Brown Tupelo Honey
Ale. The Blonde was released locally with little
fanfare, but the Tap Room went through three
kegs that night – something that had never been
done before. Until July, Oyster City’s beers were
available only from the Tap Room and Brewery.
Look for them to come your way soon! u
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FASHIONISTA ADVENTURER DIVA
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A TUPELO HONEY FROM SMILEY APIARIES
No other honey in the world compares to locally
harvested “Forgotten Coast gold.” Select sizes
ranging from 2 oz. to 5 lbs. – you can even get
a jar with the Tupelo honeycomb inside!
$3 to $48 at No Name Cafe / Port St. Joe
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B MILAGRO SELECT BARREL RESERVE TEQUILA
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Milagro Silver Select Barrel Reserve is a smooth,
top-shelf tequila without the top-shelf price tag.
Even the bottle is a work of art.
$50 at 98 Liquors / Eastpoint
C MBARA SEAFOOD COOKBOOK
A must-have for the seafood aficionado! Features
222 pages of delicious recipes. Recently revised
and updated, proceeds from the cookbook benefit
the reef-building initiatives of the Mexico Beach
Artifical Reef Association (MBARA).
$15 at No Name Cafe / Port St. Joe
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D ED’S RED HOT SAUCE
The Forgotten Coast’s own Ed Creamer released
his secret recipe hot sauce in 2000. Five ounce
bottles are available in “original” and “XX hot.”
Known locally as an oyster’s best friend!
$5 at Scallop Cove / Cape San Blas
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Apalachicola Bay oysters, the world’s best, deserve
a special plate! Food safe, hand-washable, ten
inches in diameter, and made of earthen clay with
Majolica glazes by local artist Leslie Wentzell.
$95 at Sea Oats Gallery / St. George Island
F YANCEY’S FANCY CHEESES
Delicious, artisan cheeses “imported” from New
York. Individually packaged in 7.6 oz. wedges,
flavors include Smoked Gouda & Bacon, Chipotle
& Habanero Cheddar, and more.
$6 at Cape Tradin’ Post / Cape San Blas
G HIMALAYAN PINK SALT
Sourced from mines in the Himalayan Mountains,
this beautiful, mineral-rich salt was formed over
200 million years ago. Pure with absolutely no
fillers, artificial colors or preservatives.
$12 at the Gifted Gourmet / Port St. Joe
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Baked brie is always a treat, and this quality dish
prepares it perfectly. Recipes and a topping packet
are included. Dishwasher, microwave and oven
safe – available in several different colors.
$33 at Portside Trading Co / Port St. Joe
I HAND-MADE TRUFFLES
Ranging from Key Lime to Sea Salt & Caramel
and from Peanut Butter to Espresso, more than
a dozen varieties of truffle are cold-packed and
air-freighted in from Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
$3 to $4 at Caribbean Coffee / Mexico Beach
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ANGLER
an•gler
noun
1. A person who catches fish with rod, hook and line; 2. An avid fisherman.
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A TERMINAL TACKLE FISHING SHIRT
The men’s Terminal Tackle long-sleeve shirt
features Columbia’s Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun
protection and Omni-Wick moisture evaporation
technology. Available in a variety of great colors.
$35 at Port St. Joe Marina / Port St. Joe
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B COSTA DEL MAR POLARIZED SUNGLASSES
Hand-crafted quality, incredible clarity, high-tech
materials and superior components combine to
make Costa del Mar sunglasses a requirement
for serious fishermen. Lightweight, durable, and
backed for life. Shown: Harpoon in Black/Amber.
$170 at Island Adventures / St. George Island
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C FISHBITES FISH’N STRIPS
Long-lasting and easy to use, Fishbites are an
alternative to natural cut bait. The concentrated
scent stimulates feeding, and an inner binding
mesh makes Fishbites highly resistant to bait
stealers. Shown: 15-count Saltwater Sand Flea.
D PENN FIERCE SALTWATER SPINNING REEL
Designed to withstand the rigors of saltwater
fishing, Penn Fierce spinning reels offer legendary
Penn durability and performance at an affordable
price. Offered in a full range of sizes and line
capacities. Shown: Penn Fierce 4000.
$60 at Mexico Beach Marina / Mexico Beach
E GULF COAST EDITION LAWSTICK
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Every time the rules change, Florida Sportsman
is there with a new “lawstick.” A must-have for
every angler, it’s all the current saltwater fishing
regulations in convenient, collapsible ruler form!
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F YETI RAMBLER
Keep your drink as cold (or hot) as science allows!
The 30 oz. Yeti Rambler features Yeti’s amazing
temperature trapping insulation encased in a
tough, stainless steel shell. Sweat free and works
twice as well as plastic tumblers.
$35 at Half Hitch Tackle / Port St. Joe
G HOBIE MIRAGE OUTBACK FISHING KAYAK
Over 12 feet of serious fishing equipment. The
Hobie Mirage Outback includes everything an
angler needs including the hands-free Mirage
Drive pedal system, paddle, lumbar seat, rudder,
rod holders, storage and even an optional livewell.
Available in a variety of colors. Shown: Papaya.
$1,999 at Island Outfitters / St. George Island
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H OLD FLORIDA ORIGINAL MARINE LIFE T-SHIRTS
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You won’t find T-Shirts like these anywhere else
in the world. Designed and printed locally by Old
Florida Original, they feature all-original artwork,
bold graphics and a variety of sizes and colors.
Choose from Redfish, Triggerfish and Sheepshead.
Shown: Triggerfish on Charcoal.
$20 at Frost Pottery Garden / Mexico Beach
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DIVA
di•va
noun
1. A person fond of dramatic statements; 2. A person who sees privilege as their due.
A GREEN EYE SHARK BITE SEQUIN TOP
This striking sleeveless top by Citilife features
bold patterns, bright colors and lots of bling.
Easily dressed up or down, it’s 95% polyester
and 5% spandex, so it drapes beautifully.
$68 at Oystercatcher / Apalachicola
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B 2014 MEXICO BEACH CHARM
Every diva needs a charm bracelet, and every
diva with ties to Mexico Beach needs this charm.
Designed by local artist Jay Prentice, it is available
in sterling silver ($39.95), white gold, yellow gold,
and two-tone white and yellow gold (shown).
$120 at Emerald Coast Jewelry / Mexico Beach
C DUNE BEACH SAND & SILVER JEWELRY
Made of sterling silver, jewelry-grade resin and
genuine St. George Island beach sand, Dune Beach
Sand Jewelry lets you take a little bit of the island
with you. Choose from beautiful rings, earrings,
Pandora-style beads, necklaces and bracelets
(shown). Prices start as low as $40.00.
$100 at Island Outfitters / St. George Island
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Stylish surfwear brand Reef has accomplished the
impossible – they’ve designed flip flops for divas!
The luxurious white padded strap is lined with
pink satin and the padded brown lower is made
of cushy quilted foam. Adorable and comfortable,
these flops are a diva’s dream come true!
E STERLING SILVER SGI CHARM
Designed exclusively for Island Adventures by
long-time St. George Island jeweler Eric Madinger,
the SGI Charm is something no island diva should
be without. Available in small and large sizes in
silver or gold. Shown: Large in sterling silver.
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F EMERALD CUT PENDANT NECKLACE
A rhinestone-encrusted emerald cut antique
silver-tone pendant necklace that is as dramatic as
it is beautiful. From the Sorrelli Sky Blue Peach
collection, this necklace is a real attention-getter!
$74 at the Boutique by Bayside / Port St. Joe
G CORAL REEF HAND WASH & LOTION
The fresh-water scented hand wash and lotion
are excellent, but the containers are what makes
it “diva.” Flashy and elegant in white, silver and
aqua blue, you can choose from sand dollar,
shell, and coral (shown) designs. Made by Two’s
Company. Hand wash and lotion sold separately.
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H BRAIDED PEARL & CRYSTAL NECKLACE
Local artists Lynn Dwyer and friends inspire
each other to design unique costume and sterling
silver jewelry. This hand-made braided necklace
features luminous faux pearls and cut crystal.
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coLLECTOR
col•lec•tor
noun
1. A person who amasses objects of value – often art – as a hobby or investment.
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A NEW DAY BY NATALIA ANDREEVA
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Extraordinarily free brushwork and surprising
detail highlight this huge landscape by Tallahassee
artist Natalia Andreeva. Light plays across the lush
plein air landscape to capture a singular moment
in time. Oil on canvas, framed, 40 x 30 inches.
$3,000 at Sea Oats Gallery / St. George Island
B BEACH ABSTRACTION I & II BY KELLY RYSAVY
The subtle layering of color and unique texturing
on these diminuitive pieces, by local artist Kelly
Rysavy, invite the viewer to look closer...to see
more. The effect is magical – scenes seem familiar,
with details obscured by a veil of mist. Acrylic on
canvas, unframed, 8 x 8 inches. Sold individually.
C FISH IN CORAL BY LINDA MATECA
Port St. Joe resident and artist Linda Mateca’s
original watercolors are stylized, colorful, playful
renderings of marine life and florals. Fish in Coral
is a beautiful representation of her work as well
as her casual, approachable style. Watercolor on
paper, matted and framed, 24 x 36 inches.
D STARFISH BY RHONDA GRIFFIN TESSIER
Artist Rhonda Griffin Tessier lives and works in
Adel, Georgia. Influenced by fine arts training
and a career in graphic design, her work is bright,
appealing and popular with interior decorators.
Mixed Media on canvas, 36 x 36 inches.
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E COCKTAIL GICLEE PRINT BY AMY FRIEDMAN
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The Green Door is the studio, gallery and store
of prolific Apalachicola artist Amy Friedman.
Her original paintings are colorful, quirky and
rich in character. The giclee printing process
reproduces originals beautifully and affordably.
Cocktail giclee print, unframed, 24 x 24 inches.
$64 at the Green Door / Apalachicola
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F RHYTHM OF THE FOREST BY DOLORES LOWERY
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Residents of the Forgotten Coast have witnessed
the artistic development of Dolores Lowery first
hand. Innovation and clarity of vision characterize
her work in recent years. Rhythm of the Forest is
a rarity – a modern day triptych that is as much
assembled as painted. Encuastic on wood panels
with copper insets, 38 x 24 inches.
$2,600 at Sea Oats Gallery / St. George Island
G 2014 PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS
Nationally-acclaimed plein air artists converge
on the Forgotten Coast every May for ten days
of painting, demonstrations, exhibits, receptions
and art sales. An incredible amount of amazing,
local art is produced in a very short time, and
many works are still available for purchase. The
entire collection can be viewed online. Shown:
works by Nancie King Mertz and Mitch Kolbe.
$195 and up at www.PleinAirFL.com
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FASHIONISTA
fash•ion•is•ta
noun
1. A person obsessed with fashion and style; 2. A trendsetter; 3. An early adopter.
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Designed for fit and function, with very unique
construction to both hide and flatter. Many styles,
prints, and levels of coverage are available. “After
wearing one of these suits, women are usually fans
for life.” Sold as separates. Sizes up to G cup.
$48 to $88 at Walter Green / Port St. Joe
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Fashion forward and very trendy with creative
accents, details and hidden extras. Choose from
wristlets, clutches and purses suited to every
occasion in a nice variety of sizes and colors.
$13 to $75 at Portside Trading Co / Port St. Joe
C I’M GAME SIDEWALK SURFERS BY SANUK
These aren’t shoes, they’re sandals! Authentic
and hand-made by Sanuk, these casual, stylish
sidewalk surfers feature a shoe upper with the sole
(and soul) of a sandal. Range of sizes available.
D NEKO DRESS BY HORNY TOAD
Horny Toad’s versatile Neko Dress looks great
without effort, dresses up or down, and functions
like a favorite from the first wear. Comfortable,
cool and beautifully cut. Shown in Blueprint.
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E CREATIVE WRAPS BY RAYASUN
Made of home-spun fabric and hand-dyed, this
line of dresses and wraps by Rayasun is attractive
and incredibly affordable! Tie-dye and embroidery
accents. Available in many colors, sizes and styles.
$20 and up at Scallop Cove / Cape San Blas
F COTTON MAXI-DRESS
This classic cotton maxi-dress by AJ’s is perfect for
beach portraits. Available in sizes small through
extra-large. Classic white only.
$39 at Coast / Apalachicola
G SPAGHETTI STRAP HI-LO DRESS
This gorgeous Hi-Lo dress by West 36th hangs
long in the back with a mid-length front. Deep
pink with navy straps and emroidered accents.
$41 at the Boutique by Bayside / Port St. Joe
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What if every day felt like a vacation? They can
in a Bel Kazan dress! This zip-front tank dress in
blue geo is hand-printed and screened in Bali.
$138 at Oystercatcher / Apalachicola
I HAND-PAINTED SILK SCARVES BY JOYCE ESTES
Silk painter Joyce Estes transforms pure white
China silk into colorful, one-of-a-kind pieces of
wearable art. Hand-dyed with painted accents
including fish, birds and flowers in an incredible
variety of graphic styles and colors.
$45 to $125 at Sea Oats Gallery / St. George Island
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DECORATOR
dec•o•ra•tor
noun
1. A person who plans and implements home décor, furnishings and accessories.
A SCHOOL OF FISH MIRROR
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This mirror is large enough to be functional, and
funky enough to be interesting! Hand-cut and
carved wood, hand-painted and finished rough.
28 inches in diameter.
$199 at the Grove / Mexico Beach
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B SHELL & SAND DESIGNER SCULPTURES
These unique sculptures, found at Bay Breeze
Antiques in downtown Port St. Joe, are sourced
and created locally. Sizes and styles vary – no two
pieces are identical. Custom orders are welcome!
$20 to $150 at Bay Breeze Antiques / Port St. Joe
C HAND-PAINTED CRAB BUOYS
Larry and Angela Troy, the owners of SGI’s Island
Outfitters, discovered these treasures in the
Florida Keys. Colors and designs vary – choose
from palm trees, seahorses, crabs, fish and more.
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Displayed or used as a functional serving platter,
this hand-formed piece of original art will add
to the beauty of any home. Rich in texture with
dramatic glazes, it measures 15 x 11 inches.
E SCREENED STONE COASTERS
These stone coasters are substantial, attractive,
and available in several styles to complement the
décor of any beach home. They absorb moisture,
save furniture, and look great doing it!
F MEXICAN TALAVERA GARDEN STOOL
Imported from Mexico, this striking Talavera
garden stool is contoured for seating and painted
by hand. 16 inches in diameter, 19 inches high.
$129 at Frost Pottery Garden / Mexico Beach
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G HAND-EMBROIDERED EMERALD COAST PILLOW
This rich, hand-embroidered decorator pillow
is made of 100% organic cotton. It’s from the
Geography Collection by CatStudio, and should
be a requirement for everyone in area code 850.
$148 at Joseph’s Cottage / Port St. Joe
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H CARIBBEAN RUM JUGS
These traditional Caribbean rum jugs are made
from colored glass and reclaimed line – the handle
is woven right in! They make wonderful interior
and exterior accents for coastal and nautically
themed homes. Many colors to choose from.
$28 at the Tin Shed / Apalachicola
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I CUSTOM PRINTED THROW
Marie Stephens at About Beach! enlarges the
work of local artists, then features it on flannel,
plush, and woven throws. From 36 x 52 inches
to 50 x 60 inches. Color safe and washable.
$90 to $110 at About Beach! / Mexico Beach
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ADVENTURER
ad•ven•tur•er
noun
1. A person who undertakes daring exploits; 2. A thrill seeker; 3. A risk taker.
A FUJI NEVADA MOUNTAIN BIKE
The 2014 Nevada by Fuji is a rock-solid entry
level mountain bike with quality components at
a reasonable price. Great for trail, path and road!
$320 at St. Joe Velo / Port St. Joe
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B LAMINATED FIELD GUIDES
Adventurers will find a field guide for every
interest at downtown Port St. Joe’s No Name Cafe.
Birds, sea shells, saltwater fish, turtles, palm trees
and more. Laminated, waterproof, and virtually
indestructible under normal use.
$8 each at No Name Cafe / Port St. Joe
C YETI TUNDRA 110 COOLER
The ultimate in insulated cooler technology and
construction, this may be the last cooler any
adventurer ever needs. The wildly strong Yeti
Tundra 110 measures 37 x 18 x 20 inches.
$499 at Half Hitch Tackle / Port St. Joe
D JBL EXPLORER 20 SPEARGUN
This speargun packs a lot of punch in a small
package and should be part of every St. Joseph
Bay spear hunter’s arsenal. Perfect for exploring
the shallows in search of Flounder and Mullet.
Lightweight and durable with a safety lock.
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Runners, cyclists and fishermen love these super
lightweight and durable polarized sunglasses.
Titanium/nylon construction with rimless metal
frame. Three color/lens combinations available.
Shown: Black and gunmetal with neutral gray lenses.
F PALMERSTON PEAK SHORT BY COLUMBIA
Adventurers love the large zip pocket and cinch
strap waist on the Palmerston Peak short. Quick
drying, available in gray or teal, and features
Columbia’s Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection.
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G SUN BUM SUN CARE PRODUCTS
Protect yourself from harmful UV rays with
Skin Cancer Foundation-recommended sun care
products from Sun Bum. Premium endurance
sunscreen, face stick, aloe vera cooldown sprays
and gels, Baby Bum for little ones, and more.
$10 to 19 at Island Outfitters / St. George Island
H ACE-TEC PADDLEBOARD BY BIC SPORTS
Rigid, lightweight (26 lbs.) and ding-resistant,
Ace-Tec stand-up paddleboards offer premium
performance without the premium price. Multiple
sizes available. Shown: Ace-Tec 10 ft. 6 in.
$1,049 at Island Outfitters / St. George Island
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I INTEX EXPLORER 300 INFLATABLE ROWBOAT
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Junior adventurers will love this full featured
inflatable rowboat. Includes paddles, oar locks,
grab rope, air pump and repair patch.
$38 at the Cape Tradin’ Post / Cape San Blas
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FURRY FRIEND
fur•ry friend
adj. noun
1. A cherished and indulged animal companion; 2. A pet; 3. Man’s best friend.
A “GREETINGS...” WELCOME MAT
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This attention-grabbing welcome mat leaves no
doubt that a “dog person” awaits inside. Colorful,
bright and genuinely funny with a rubber back
for minimal slippage.
$21 at Oysterbones / Apalachicola
B MAURO NATURAL DOG CARE PRODUCTS
Renowned international stylist Mauro developed
his full line of quality dog care products because
“unconditional love deserves the very best.” The
sample pack offers three of the line’s most popular
products at a bargain entry-level price.
$5 and up at Bow Wow Beach Shop / Port St. Joe
C YAKY CHARMS
Next time you and your dog settle in for a movie
night, you con both enjoy a poppable snack –
popcorn for you and Yaky Charms for your best
friend! Made using an ancient Himalayan recipe
that includes Yak milk and lime juice, they are
100% natural with no preservatives. Available
in 12-packs and individual pouches (shown).
$4 and up at Bow Wow Beach Shop / Port St. Joe
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D “MY DOG DIGS...” T-SHIRT
Pet-friendly beaches are one reason Florida’s
Forgotten Coast is so special, and also why
this T-shirt design is a perennial “best seller.”
Pigment-dyed, screen printed custom graphics,
and available in a variety of sizes and colors.
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E KNOT-A-LEASH BY RUFFWEAR
Super-strong, ultra-durable and designed for
quick convenience, the Knot-a-leash by Ruffwear
features a comfortable tubular webbing handle, a
secure carabiner collar clip, and reflective trim for
low-light visibility. Available in small or large.
$31 at Island Outfitters / Cape San Blas
F WATER LOOPIE DOG TOY
This floating neoprene toy is perfect for water
dogs. Bright colors make it easy to see. Exclusive
Loopie design provides plenty of secure holds and
minimizes water intake while swimming.
G OYSTERBONES ® DOG BISCUITS
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Created by Apalachicola’s own Dixie Partington,
Oysterbones® Dog Biscuits are sourced and made
locally using the shells of harvested oysters. All
natural with no preservatives, your dog will find
them absolutely delicious. Proceeds from sales
benefit the Dixie Theatre Foundation.
H PET FIRST AID KIT
This canine-friendly first aid kit is lightweight
and compact, and can clip to almost any collar
or harness. It includes a first aid manual, tape,
bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes and more.
$16 at Bow Wow Beach Shop / Port St. Joe u
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April 1 – July 30, 2014
The Mexico Beach CDC sponsors this great event for
shutterbugs. It started in April, but it’s not too late!
Submissions will be accepted until 3:00pm July 30th.
Recreational harvest of
delicious Bay Scallops
is permitted starting
on June 28th.
WHERE: Mexico Beach Welcome Center / Mexico Beach
INFO: MexicoBeach.com
1 RECREATIONAL SCALLOP SEASON!
June 28 – September 24, 2014
Opening day was June 28, but there is still plenty of
time to track down these tasty bivalves. St. Joseph Bay
may be the best place in Florida to find them!
WHERE: Grassy shallow waters east of the Mexico Beach Canal
INFO: MyFWC.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bay-scallops
3 APALACHICOLA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 3, 2014
You read it correctly...they do it a day early in Apalach!
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WHERE: Riverfront Park / Downtown Apalachicola
INFO: ApalachicolaBay.org
4 FIRST FRIDAYS ART & MUSIC SERIES
July 4, 2014, 6:00pm
Enjoy live music and local art as you relax with friends
and watch the sun go down over St. Joseph Bay.
WHERE: The Thirty Goat at the Port Inn / Port St. Joe
INFO: VisitGulf.com
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July 4, 2014
Mexico Beach’s Independence Day celebration with a
5K fun run, kid’s fishing tournament and spectacular
fireworks show.
Local favorite
Buddy
take the stage Hamm & friends
at the Thirsty
Goat!
WHERE: Locations throughout Mexico Beach
4 INDEPENDENCE ON THE COAST
July 4, 2014
Port St. Joe’s annual 4th of July celebration features
a spectacular fireworks display over St. Joseph Bay.
WHERE: Along the bayfront / Port St. Joe
5 THE SALTAIR FARMERS’ MARKET
July 5, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
The 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month bring fresh
seasonal produce from regional farmers, Gulf seafood,
meats, cheeses, breads, arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery
and more to downtown Port St. Joe.
WHERE: City Commons Park (Hwy. 71 & Reid Ave.) / Port St. Joe
INFO: SaltAirMarket.com
12 CAPE ST. GEORGE LIGHT FULL MOON CLIMB
July 12, 2014
Take in the sunset and full moon views from the top
of the St. George Island Lighthouse.
WHERE: Lighthouse Park / St. George Island
INFO: StGeorgeLight.org
July 19, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
The good stuff returns – SAFM round 2 for July!
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The 10th annual Offshore Classic features two days
of fishing! Captain’s Party Thursday night and fishing
Friday & Saturday. Wahoo, Dolphin & King Mackerel!
WHERE: Mexico Beach Marina / Mexico Beach
INFO: MexicoBeachMarina.com
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August 1, 2014, 6:00pm
One of the region’s most popular get-togethers! Enjoy
live music and local art with a view of St. Joseph Bay.
INFO: VisitGulf.com
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2 C-QUARTERS MARINA KINGFISH SHOOTOUT
August 2 & 3, 2014
A guaranteed payout of $16,500 over 10 places makes
C-Quarters Marina’s Shootout a hotly-contested event.
WHERE: C-Quarters Marina / Carrabelle
INFO: C-QuartersMarina.com
August 2, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
crafts, jewelry, music and more to Port St. Joe.
2 RANEY DAYS BOOK SIGNING
August 2, 2014, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Join the AAHS (Apalachicola Area Historical Society)
at a book signing for Raney Days by Sara McFerrin.
WHERE: Raney House Museum / Apalachicola
INFO: ApalachicolaHistoricalSociety.org
Farm-fresh produce and fresh
seafood highlight the offerings
at the SaltAir Farmers’ Market in Port St. Joe.
It’s downtown location makes it the perfect spot
to kick-off a Saturday shopping trip!
9 ST. GEORGE ISLAND SIZZLER
August 9, 2014
Registration for this One Mile Fun Run and 5K Race
begins at 3:00pm – racing at 5:30pm and 6:00pm.
INFO: StGeorgeIslandSizzler.com
August 10, 2014
16 BAYOU BASH INSHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT
Champagne,
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August 16, 2014
The Bash is back! Anglers target Trout, Redfish and
more in St. Joseph Bay and surrounding waters.
WHERE: Port St. Joe Marina / Port St. Joe
INFO: MustSeeMagazine.com
August 16, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
The good stuff returns – SAFM round 2 for August!
23 MBARA KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
Anglers plumb
the depths of
the Apalachicola
River in search
of giants on Friday
&Saturday, August
29th & 30th.
August 23, 2014
This 18th annual offshore fishing tournament benefits
the MBARA (Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association).
WHERE: Mexico Beach Marina / Mexico Beach
INFO: MexicoBeachMarina.com
29 GATOR CATFISH CLASSIC
August 29 & 30, 2014
Fishermen seek giant Catfish and great prizes!
WHERE: Gaskin Park Landing / Wewahitchka
INFO: FloridaCatfishClassic.com
Two of the region’s
most anticipated fishing
tournaments take place
on consecutive weekends
this August. Fish inshore
at the Bayou Bash on
Saturday the 16th, and
then offshore at the
MBARA Kingfish
Tournament on
Saturday the 23rd!
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Get ’em while you can – the season ends on the 24th!
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the stage
for First Frid
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September 5, 2014, 6:00pm
Watch the sun set over St. Joseph Bay with live
music, local art and a bunch of friendly folks!
INFO: VisitGulf.com
September 6, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
produce from regional farmers, local seafood, art,
music and more to City Commons Park in PSJ.
September 9, 2014
The Beach
Blast Triathlon
& Duathlon
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13 BEACH BLAST TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
September 13, 2014
USA Triathlon-sanctioned event that attracts athletes
from all over the country. Swim! Bike! Run!
11 PAINTING IN THE MOMENT WITH LORI PUTNAM
September 11 – 14, 2014
A four day workshop with American Impressionist
Lori Putnam capturing the culture of Apalachicola.
WHERE: Veteran’s Memorial Park / Beacon Hill
INFO: BeachBlastTriathlon.com
WHERE: Center for History, Culture & Art / Apalachicola
INFO: HistoricApalachicola.com
September 20, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
The good stuff returns – SAFM round 2 for September!
12 FLORIDA SCALLOP & MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 12 & 13, 2014
Gulf County’s largest annual festival features a Battle of
the Bands on Friday night and country music sensation
Joe Diffie in concert on Saturday evening! Attendees
also enjoy arts & crafts vendors, educational exhibits,
food vendors (with Bay Scallops, of course), the Kidz
Zone and much more!
25 ROCK BY THE SEA
September 25 – 27, 2014
An all-volunteer organized music festival to raise
money for children’s charities and other worthy causes.
Music at Harry A’s on SGI every night, a 5K Run, and
a Golf Tournament at St. James Bay on Saturday!
WHERE: George Core Park / Port St. Joe
INFO: ScallopFest.com
WHERE: Harry A’s Restaurant & Bar / St. George Island
INFO: RockByTheSea.org
Rock by the Sea is an
incredible weekend of music, golf and
more on beautiful St. George Island.
26 FLORIDA CATFISH CLASSIC
September 26 & 27, 2014
The last leg of the North Florida Catfish Tournament
Trail - the winning fish is worth $2,500! Door prizes
and even a kid’s division.
WHERE: Gaskin Park Landing / Wewahitchka
INFO: FloridaCatfishClassic.com
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26 ESTUARY DAY
September 26, 2014, 1:30pm
The ANERR (Apalachicola National Estuarine Reseach
Reserve) Estuary Day celebration includes free (and
fun) educational activities for kids of all ages, t-shirts
for the first 600 people, door prizes, scavenger hunts,
animal touch tanks, games and more!
WHERE: Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve / Eastpoint
INFO: ApalachicolaReserve.com
27 GCSO BASS TOURNAMENT
September 27 & 28, 2014
This catch-and-release Bass tourney brings anglers
from all over to fish Lake Wimico, the Intracoastal
Waterway and the Apalachicola River Basin.
WHERE: White City Landing / White City
INFO: GCSOTournament.com
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October 4, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
meats, cheeses, breads, arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery
and more to downtown Port St. Joe.
WHERE: City Commons Park / Port St. Joe
8 ABCC GOLF TOURNAMENT
October 8, 2014, 1:00pm
Tee it up at the 11th Annual ABCC (Apalachicola
Bay Chamber of Commerce) Golf Tournament on
Wednesday, October 8th at the St. James Bay Golf
Resort. Four-player teams compete in scramble format
with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
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Art & Wine
Festival is a Mexico Beach
tradition.
16 BLAST ON THE BAY SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL
October 16 – 19, 2014
For the 6th consecutive year, Old Florida hosts 30+
musicians who, collectively, have written hundreds of
songs for the likes of Faith Hill, George Strait, Jason
Aldean and Garth Brooks. It’s four unforgettable days
of music and storytelling in and around Port St. Joe.
WHERE: Venues throughout Port St. Joe
INFO: BlastOnTheBay.com
11 BLUES IN THE LOT
October 11, 2014, Begins at Noon!
Great blues acts in Apalachicola starting at noon and
playing into the night. The 2014 roster is still filling
up, but last year’s acts included Matt Law, Luther PC,
Smackwater Retrievers, Preservation Blues Band, Slim
Fatz and the John Bull Blues Band. Don’t miss it!
October 18, 2014, 9:00am – 1:00pm
The good stuff returns – SAFM round 2 for October!
WHERE: Downtown Apalachicola
INFO: 850-653-5564
25 CHESTNUT STREET CEMETERY GHOST WALK
October 25, 2014
Hauntings abound in Apalachicola’s Chestnut Street
Cemetery as local history enthusiasts don the garb
and personas of the graveyard’s notable inhabitants.
Admission is only $5.00, and all proceeds benefit
cemetery preservation efforts.
11 MEXICO BEACH ART & WINE FESTIVAL
October 11, 2014
An afternoon filled with artwork on display, a cash
bar featuring spectacular wines and beers, live and
silent auctions, and a juried show.
WHERE: Chestnut Street Cemetery / Apalachicola
WHERE: Driftwood Inn / Mexico Beach
26 RUNNING FOR THE BAY!
11 THE BATTLE AT THE BAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
October 11 & 12, 2014
St. James Bay Golf Resort hosts this open field event
(professionals and amateurs welcome) every October.
The Battle at the Bay is a two-day, two-player team golf
tournament with daily Proximity Contests, daily Skins
Games and more! Exciting golf on the challenging,
meticulously maintained Golf Course at St. James Bay.
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The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of
Commerce has a busy month this
October! The ABCC Golf Tournament
on the 8th is an ideal warm-up
for the Battle at
the Bay, and the
Downtown Oyster
Roast on the 31st
has become a
can’t miss event
for seafood lovers
attending the
Seafood Festival.
WHERE: St. James Bay Golf Resort / Carrabelle
A day
of live
Blues
in the
Oyster
City!
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th – Maratho
on October 26
for everyone
& 5K!
There’s a race 50K, Half-Marathon, 10K
n
Ultra Maratho
WHERE: St. James Bay Golf Resort / Carrabelle
INFO: StJamesBay.com
October 26, 2014, 7:15am
This amazing small-town event features a Marathon,
Ultra-Marathon 50K, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K with
wheelchair and walking divisions for every race. A race
course like no other over the bridges and causeways of
Franklin County, Florida.
WHERE: Apalachicola, Eastpoint and St. George Island
INFO: RunningForTheBay.com
31 APALACHICOLA DOWNTOWN OYSTER ROAST
October 31, 2014, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Dine under the stars at this enchanting event! Roasted
oysters, oysters on the half shell, creamy artichoke,
oyster and thyme soup, fresh local shrimp, blue crabs,
salad greens, fantastic desserts and live entertainment.
The Forgotten
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Seafood lovers
cannot miss
the Downtown
Oyster Roast
and Florida
Seafood
Festival in
Apalachicola
on Halloween
weekend!
WHERE: Downtown Apalachicola
31 FLORIDA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
October 31 – November 1, 2014
The 51st Annual Florida Seafood Festival is a two-day
celebration of the world’s best seafood! Thousands of
attendees converge on Apalachicola to sample delicious
seafood and enjoy exhibits, contests and a marquee
country music performance.
WHERE: Battery Park / Apalachicola
INFO: FloridaSeafoodFestival.com

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